Puppy Love

There must be something in the air around Castle Ashby, as in the last few weeks I’ve been inundated with teeny pups aged from 8 weeks to 16 weeks! How lucky am I?!?

I thought I’d share this pic to show some of them, and their names and ages (at time of picture) are listed below!

From Top left – bottom right: Winnie 16 weeks, Millie 16 weeks, Huxley 11 weeks, Honey 11 weeks, Dorie 16 weeks, Teacup 8 weeks, Dotty 16 weeks, William 10 weeks, Dexter 12 weeks, Matilda 10 weeks, Piggle 10 weeks, Maizey 14 weeks, Alfie 16 weeks, Billie 14 weeks, Greta 10 weeks & Meg 16 weeks.

It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it! J

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(Knitted) Mice Bucket Challenge

I just saw this post on the Battersea Facebook Page, and had to share! What a great idea! Just wish I could knit!!

“You’ve probably heard of the #IceBucketChallenge but how about the (knitted) mice bucket challenge? Our #cats are in need of some new toys so we’re asking you to knit one, purr-l one for our felines and send us your crafty creations. To make sure our dogs are not left out, please make your donation of £5 to help us rebuild the London kennels by texting DOGS to 70800”.

There’s a pattern for the knitted mice available here –

http://www.battersea.org.uk/servlet/servlet.FileDownload?file=00Pb00000031xyIEAQ

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Great Barkitty Bake Off

Anyone can enter the Great Barkitty Bake Off for fun! All you need to do is purchase our 'Oggi's Oven Dog Cake Baking Mix' in store for £3.50, or order online here; http://www.barkitty.co.uk/category_dog_food_chews_1.shtml, and create either one big cake or a batch of cupcakes.

Be as creative as you can when it comes to decorating your doggy cakes, and the most adventurous wins. We can’t wait to see what you can come up with!

Send in your photographs to cakes@barkitty.co.uk by Wednesday (GBBO day), 24^th September, and judging will commence! You can post to our Facebook page, tweet us, tag us on Instagram, or email cakes@barkitty.co.uk. If using Twitter or Instagram we are @barkitty12, and use the hashtag #GreatBarkittyBakeOff

You will win a luxury Barkitty prize bundle, plus some extra mystery prizes we will reveal along the way! The winner and their cake will be featured in local press!

See more on the Facebook event page… https://www.facebook.com/events/287704374748541/

Rules

* You must use one pack of Oggi's Oven Dog Cake Baking mix. It must be this brand, so everyone starts on an even playing field. You can buy this for £3.50 in store at Barkitty, or online here - http://www.barkitty.co.uk/category_dog_food_chews_1.shtml

* You can enter a cake in any shape or size, or even cupcakes, as long as you use the specified mix only.

* Use all dog-friendly ingredients to decorate, such as pate, yoghurt, carob etc. The finished item should be safe for a dog to eat – so no chocolate, raisins or any other harmful foods.

* You must send a good, clear photograph of your cake/s to us by 12pm on Wednesday 24^th September. You can post to our Facebook page, tweet us, tag us on Instagram, or email cakes@barkitty.co.uk. If using Twitter or Instagram we are @barkitty12, and use the hashtag #GreatBarkittyBakeOff

* You must specify the ingredients used to decorate the cake/s, and even name your cake if you desire!

* Photographs of cakes will be judged by an expert, and the winner will be awarded prizes.

* Any photographs you send may be used by Barkitty for promotional purposes, and may be printed in local (or even national) press. Please do not send your photographs if you are not happy with this.

* Any questions, just ask! Happy baking!!

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Family Fun

If you are looking for something to do with the kiddies (and the dog) at the weekend look no further than Castle Ashby Shopping Yard & Gardens. Obviously, the World’s best (in my humble opinion!) Pet Boutique is situated here, but there’s a lot more to do.

  

If you take a little trip to the Gardens there’s another lovely café and plant centre, with a totally fab, large children’s play area! Alfie & I popped over there today with our friends. Emily and I sat outside with our tea and coffee & walnut cake (with plenty of water and shade for Alfie), and Luke & Holly Mae reluctantly stopped listening to our gossip and went off on the play equipment!

If you want to venture further into the gardens, there is a charge of £5.50 per adult, and under 10s go free. OAPs & over 10s are £5, and a family of 2 adults & 2 children is £18. Dogs are permitted into the gardens, providing they are walked on a lead in all areas of the formal garden. They may run free in the Arboretum, which is really nice. 

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End of Summer Sale

Alas, the end of summer is upon us, and the nights are already drawing in – but all is not lost. We are having a huge sale weekend on Saturday 4^th & Sunday 5^th October, with at least 10% off EVERYTHING*, and up to 50% OFF some items.

So come and grab a bargain before the winter stock takes over J

* Excludes items that have been pre-ordered, or require ordering in specially

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Taxi (dermy) for Barkitty

So... did anyone watch 'All Creatures Great & Stuffed' on C4 last night? A documentary about taxidermy, and people who have their pets stuffed and keep them forever. What do you think? Is this something you would do?

I was on BBC Radio Northampton this lunchtime talking about it – listen to it here from approx 36 minutes in: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p025ndbk 

If you missed the show, watch it on Channel 4OD here ->

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/all-creatures-great-and-stuffed/4od#3756040

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We're Game

Yesterday Alfie and I had a fab day with Louise & Mac at the CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. The sun was shining, and we had a lovely time with our chocolates, people watching and, of course, a bit of shopping! The Joules tent with its big discounts was hard to resist!!

The boys even got to have a swim in the palace lakes, and got lots of fuss, as usual!

Next year, the CLA Game Fair takes place in Leeds from July 31^st – August 2^nd, and we thoroughly recommend it for a great day out!

Lisa x

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